INTERSTATE BUS LINES

Bloemfontein 50 years operating Fleet of 235
3.9(121)Google
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About INTERSTATE BUS LINES

Interstate Bus Lines is a public transport operator based in Bloemfontein, Free State, providing scheduled bus services and private hire across Bloemfontein, Botshabelo, Thaba Nchu and surrounding areas. Founded in 1975, the company operates a fleet of 235 buses and transports approximately 25,000 passengers daily.

Drivers are trained at the company's own training academy using a high-end technology simulator, Vienna Dover Testing System, and E-Learning Modules to ensure safe and professional operation of large vehicles.

Operating since
50 years
Fleet
235 vehicles

Services

Private transfers
Private point-to-point transfers on your schedule.

Fleet

CoachUp to 62 passengers
CoachUp to 65 passengers
CoachUp to 79 passengers
CoachUp to 114 passengers
Vehicle

Highlights

  • Founded in 1975; celebrating 50th anniversary in 2025
  • Fleet of 235 buses with average age of approximately 6 years, well below industry norm of 15 years
  • Fleet consists of 93 articulated (train) buses and 144 rigid buses including 8 subcontractor buses
  • 4x4 people carriers used for rural operations
  • Transports approximately 25,000 passengers daily, 7 days a week
  • Operates 33,000 trips per month covering over 16 million kilometres per annum
  • Service level execution standard of 99.7% confirmed by service monitors
  • 643 employees
  • Private hire available for 65- and 100-seater buses
  • Private hire covers Free State Province including Brandfort, Wepener, Virginia, Welkom, Ficksburg and more
  • Mobile app available on Google Play Store
  • Operates 7 days a week

Areas served

Reviews

What travellers mention

friendly staff×4safety×4bus driver×3clean environment×2local transport×2security staff×2

From this operator's public Google reviews.

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